According to an FDNY spokeswoman, one person was transported to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton after a pedestrian was reportedly struck on Victory Boulevard near Westcott Boulevard at approximately 5:25 p.m.

The FDNY spokeswoman did not have further information regarding the injured individual.

The FDNY spokeswoman said that the call was initially a report of cardiac arrest - it is unclear whether or not the driver or pedestrian suffered the cardiac episode.

Victory Boulevard was closed in both directions in the vicinity of Westcott Boulevard following the accident.